How many rookies have debuted for the Astros this year? Positional players: Myles Straw, Garret Stubbs, Jack Mayfield, Yordan Alvarez. Pitchers: Corbin Martin, Cy Sneed. A bunch of other rookies who have tasted their tea in prior years have been up and down as well.
And now, the new next best hope as fifth starter, Jose Urquidy arrives, replacing Brad Peacock in the rotation, who went on the ten day IL. In 33 innings at AAA Round Rock, Urquidy has a 4.09 ERA, with 40 strikeouts and an even 1.00 WHIP.
Urquidy was placed on the 40-man roster, and to make room on the 25 man roster, Reymin Guduan was optioned to Round Rock.